Call the Cavalry: Jerry Jones says help on way for Cowboys defense

Call the Cavalry: Jerry Jones says help on way for Cowboys defense

It’s hard to pinpoint exactly what the problem has been for the Cowboys through the first quarter of the season, mostly because no one knows where to begin. Well, no one but owner Jerry Jones.

The offense has struggled but also scored 58 points over the last two games. The defense has stunk, but they’ve had numerous injuries. There are only a handful of players fans can point to and say “at least they’re playing really well.” This week, the Cowboys face their toughest defensive test to date as they take on Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers, who they last saw celebrating a playoff win on their home turf after a walk-off field goal.

Luckily for the Cowboys,Jones said on 105.3 the Fan Tuesday help for the defense is on the way.

Jerry Jones tells The Fan the #Cowboys have a chance to get Sean Lee and Anthony Hitchens back against the #Packers.

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It was a surprise to see Sean Lee inactive for last week’s matchup with the Los Angeles Rams after he tweaked his hamstring late in the team’s Monday night win over the Arizona Cardinals. His absence was felt as Rams running back Todd Gurley torched the Dallas defense on the ground and through the air for over 200 total yards.

It’s not just the linebackers that need help though. The Cowboys secondary has been lacking playmakers as well. The unit wasn’t outstanding by any means last season but they did have experience, which is the biggest issue with the core Dallas has right now.

Rookie cornerback Jourdan Lewis has played valuable snaps for Dallas and has had more flashes of greatness than rookie mistakes. The team’s other rookie corner, Chidobe Awuzie, has missed multiple games with a hamstring injury which has allowed sixth-round rookie safety Xavier Woods to get some reps at corner as well. Woods has been excellent in coverage in his limited work, which gives the team confidence that he will eventually usurp starting strong safety Jeff Heath who has struggled mightily in his featured role.